Active Essex

Active Essex We want to support you to find your moment, Find Your Active, and move for your mind.

We live in a world where we are saturated with quick fixes for positive wellbeing, but one solution has quietly stood the test of time – movement. Active Essex is the official body for sport in Greater Essex and is recognised by Sport England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Our role is to ensure that everyone in Greater Essex has the opportunity to take part in sport at the level that they want to. We believe that you should be able to fulfill your sporting ambitions however big or small, so whether that's winning gold in the Olympics, kicking a ball around with your friends or swimming your first length of the pool, Active Essex is here to help you. If we can convince you to do more of this, more often and get you that bit fitter on the way then we'll be all the happier for it!

Being active doesn't have to look a certain way. The best activity is one that works for you, your needs and your abilit...
14/09/2026

Being active doesn't have to look a certain way. The best activity is one that works for you, your needs and your abilities. Finding ways to move can support both physical and mental wellbeing, whatever your starting point.

This September, we're celebrating Active for Every Mind and the power of inclusive opportunities to help everyone enjoy the benefits of movement. Together with Mind in Essex we're here to support you: www.activeessex.org/find-your-active

11/09/2026

Great schools, colleges and education settings do more than teach, they inspire lifelong healthy habits. The 'Active Education Provider' Award celebrates schools, early years settings and further education providers that give young people a wide range of opportunities to take part in high-quality physical education, sport and physical activity.

From creating positive experiences in PE lessons to encouraging active lifestyles beyond the classroom, this award recognises those helping children and young people understand the benefits of movement for their health and wellbeing. Know an education setting making a difference? Now is the time to recognise them.

Submit your nomination today: https://www.activeessex.org/essex-activity-awards-2026/

This is what happens when communities are given the chance to shape their local parks…In Basildon, residents have helped...
10/09/2026

This is what happens when communities are given the chance to shape their local parks…

In Basildon, residents have helped transform local green spaces into places for play, movement, connection nad community pride. From Northlands Park to parks across the district, local voices have been at the heart of the journey.

Take a look through the image carousel below to see how people, NOT projects, have driven change, and read more in our blog here: https://www.activeessex.org/news-events/blog/your-basildon-parks-story/

Beat the Street is transforming Eastern Thurrock, including East Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope, Horndon on the Hill and Corr...
10/09/2026

Beat the Street is transforming Eastern Thurrock, including East Tilbury, Stanford-le-Hope, Horndon on the Hill and Corringham, into a giant game from 23 September - 4 November! Players earn points as they walk, cycle or wheel between Beat Boxes, with great prizes up for grabs!🏆

So put on your walking shoes, pump up the bike tyres and get ready for Beat the Street Eastern Thurrock on 23 September. What better way to have fun, get outdoors and boost your physical and mental health!

Sign up here👉 beatthestreet.me/easternthurrock

Thurrock Council Intelligent Health

Making movement matter for friends, clubs and communities across Greater , The 'Move With Us Champion' Award celebrates...
09/09/2026

Making movement matter for friends, clubs and communities across Greater , The 'Move With Us Champion' Award celebrates a young person under 18 who goes above and beyond to encourage others to be active.

Whether they're volunteering at their local club, inspiring their peers to get moving, or championing physical activity in their community, these young leaders are helping to create a healthier, happier county.

Nominate your 'Move With Us Champion' today: https://www.activeessex.org/essex-activity-awards-2026/



A huge thank you to HolidayActivities, Headline Sponsor of this year’s Essex Activity Awards, who also support the Essex ActivAte programme through their voucher code booking system, allowing thousands of eligible families to access free activities and nutritious meals across Greater .

Meet Arabella, a six-year-old golfer proving that finding a sport you love can open up a world of opportunities.From hit...
09/09/2026

Meet Arabella, a six-year-old golfer proving that finding a sport you love can open up a world of opportunities.

From hitting her first "big shots" with a plastic golf set to competing on international courses, Arabella's journey is a powerful reminder that being active is about so much more than exercise. It's about confidence, friendships, resilience and having fun along the way. ⛳

As part of our campaign, we're celebrating girls across Essex who are finding activities that help them move more and feel their best.

Read Arabella's inspiring story by clicking the link in the comments👇

This summer, Jason Fergus our Director, visited communities across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, and in his recent blog ...
08/09/2026

This summer, Jason Fergus our Director, visited communities across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, and in his recent blog he reflects on the conversations, partnerships and local energy that are helping to create opportunities through sport and movement.

He came away with one clear message:
✅Trust matters
🤝Partnerships matter
🫶Community leadership matters

Read his latest blog today!
www.activeessex.org/news-events/blog/the-golden-thread-of-sport-and-movement-in-our-communities/

07/09/2026

For the last decade, we've been working closely with Coach Core across to help young people build confidence, develop skills and take their first steps into employment through sport and physical activity.

By connecting young people with local employers, training and mentoring opportunities, the programme has supported the next generation of coaches and community leaders. To date, nearly 100 young people have started their careers through Coach Core.

A huge thank you to the employers, partners and apprentices who have been part of the journey so far. Together, we've created opportunities, strengthened communities and shown the power of sport to change lives.

As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to helping even more young people realise their potential and build successful futures through sport from next month! 👏

Read more about the last 10 years of impact here: https://www.activeessex.org/news-events/blog/a-decade-of-changing-lives-through-sport-celebrating-10-years-of-essex-coach-core/

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